Theatre and Dance faculty, students share reactions to Village performing arts center announcement

2022 One Ball State Day recap

“One Ball State Day is our day of annual giving. It’s a day where our alumni, our industry partners, our faculty, our staff, and students give back to the community," she stated. 

Thesis Exhibitions on Ball State’s campus give students an opportunity to express and promote themselves

After taking just a few steps into the Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery, viewers are immediately emerged into a unique and inclusive world of art.

Catalytic converter theft sweeping Muncie

 A nationwide issue is hitting home in Muncie. Catalytic converter, an exhaust emission control device theft, is on the rise in the local community and on campus.

President Pro Tempore elected, gender-inclusive bathroom resolution re-introduced

On Wednesday April 6, Ball State’s Student Government Association (SGA) elected their President Pro Tempore. The three candidates running for President Pro Tempore were Senators Trent Mckenzie, Riley Wert and Bandith Carr. 

Rain and snow chances

 Weather Forecaster Dimitri Gegas is tracking more rain and even chances of snow over the next few days! 

Diversifying Knowledge: Alumna Maya Bird-Murphy creates nonprofit to educate underprivileged children on architecture and design

When 2014 College of Architecture and Planning (CAP) alumna Maya Bird-Murphy didn’t see any other Black students in her 2014 CAP class, she said she realized the field —  in and outside of school — lacked diversity in both students and employees concentrated in architecture.

Rain continues

Weather Forecaster Oliver Moster is calling for more showers on the way, but a warm up next week

Rainy set up

Forecaster Hunter Luzadder is tracking a chance of rain and snow later this week.

Another rainy week ahead

Weather Forecaster Adam Feick is tracking the latest on the next chance for rain this week.

Holocaust survivor Frank Grunwald to speak at Ball State as Meyer lecturer

On Monday, April 4, Holocaust survivor Frank Grunwald will present the 2022 Fred Meyer lecture on behalf of the Ball State University Honors College. This lecture, scheduled for 4 p.m. in Art and Journalism Building room 175, will educate students with stories of Grunwald's loss, perseverance, survival and love of the arts. Music, Grunwald said, gave him the hope and conviction to survive the horrors of the Nazi regime. 

Ball State reports 13 positive COVID-19 cases, 225 percent increase from previous week

Ball State reported 13 positive COVID-19 cases among students and employees March 28 to April 3, according to the Ball State COVID-19 dashboard. 

Ball State Dining to make changes for Fall 2022

The permanent closure of these two dining locations on ball state’s campus was met with shock from students who regularly dine at these locations.

Conservation education is key

“We’ve seen record numbers of volunteers,” Phillips said. “People that really didn’t know too much about nature, coming to help and the thousands of hours that they give every single year donating their time to us.”

Plans for a new performing arts center in the Village

The revitalization plan involves five new sites being added to the Village. The university expects to add a performing arts center, hotel, dining and retail services.

Active week ahead

Weather Forecaster Rachel Wynalda is tracking rain chances spanning over the next week, as well as below average temperatures. 

Looking Back: World events The Daily News has witnessed and covered

Cool temperatures and showers are on the way for the weekend

Weather Forecaster Ryan Crump has your update on cooler temperatures and showers for this weekend into next week. 

Cardinals sweep No. 15 McKendree, improve to 18 wins

The Cardinals swept the Bearcats by scores of 25-17, 27-25 and 25-20 respectively and continued to keep the offense efficient with a .367 hitting percentage. 

Cool temperatures and snow chances for your Friday.

Ryan Crump has your update on cooler temperatures and showers for this weekend into next week.